Zoo and aquarium employment opportunities

Below are employment advertisements for positions currently vacant at ZAA-accredited zoos and aquariums across Australasia or within the Zoo and Aquarium Association (ZAA) office. Please contact the individual organisations directly, using the contact details supplied in the advertisement to ask questions or apply for a position.

Positions currently available

Wildlife Habitat - Experienced Horticulturist/Koala Food Plantation Keeper

Posted on 6/7/2023
Applications to be received by 28th June 2023

Sydney Zoo - Primate Keeper

Posted on 6/5/2023
Applications close Thursday 22nd June 2023

Tasmania Zoo - Primate Keeper

Posted on 3/9/2023
Applications close COB Friday 31st June 2023 (AEDT)

Brooklands Zoo - Senior Keeper

Posted on 5/31/2023
Applications close Thursday 22nd of June 2023

Zoodoo Zoo - Animal Curator

Posted on 5/31/2023

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary - Wildlife Keeper

Posted on 5/30/2023

WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo - Casual Keeper - Australian Fauna and Aquatics

Posted on 5/30/2023
Applications close 23rd June 2023

Tasmania Zoo - Large Carnivore Keeper

Posted on 5/30/2023
Applications close COB Friday 23rd June 2023 (AEDT)

Tasmania Zoo - Exotics Animal Keeper

Posted on 5/30/2023
Applications close COB Friday 23 June 2023 (AEDT)

Kyabram Fauna Park - Life Sciences Manager

Posted on 5/24/2023
Applications close 5pm Friday 9th June

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium - Curatorial Supervisor (Aquatics)

Posted on 5/24/2023

Wildlife Habitat - Senior Keeper: Reptiles

Posted on 5/22/2023
Applications close 5th June 2023

Melbourne Zoo - Herpetology Keeper

Posted on 5/22/2023
Applications close 6th June 2023

Alice Springs Desert Park - Visitor Experience Coordinator

Posted on 5/16/2023
Applications close COB 5th June 2023

Melbourne Zoo - Life Sciences Manager - Herpetology & Native Mammals

Posted on 5/15/2023
Applications close COB 29th May 2023

Melbourne Zoo - Life Sciences Manager - Invertebrates & Birds

Posted on 5/15/2023
Applications close COB 29th May 2023

WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo - Full Time Keeper

Posted on 5/10/2023

Hamilton Zoo - Zoo Keeper - Carnivores

Posted on 5/8/2023
Applications close: 19th May 2023.

Dreamworld - Veterinary Nurse

Posted on 5/8/2023

Zoos SA - Ungulate Keeper

Posted on 5/8/2023

Ōtorohanga Kiwi House – Te Whare Kiwi o Ōtorohanga - Senior Keeper

Posted on 5/8/2023
Applications close Sunday 26th May 2023

Paradise Country WIldlife - Wildlife Keeper

Posted on 5/8/2023
Applications close 12th May 2023 at 5pm

Wildlife Habitat - Experienced Wildlife Keeper

Posted on 5/1/2023
Applications to be received by 10th, May 2023

Orana Wildlife Park - Senior Animal Keeper

Posted on 5/1/2023
Applications close 5pm, Friday 19th May 202

Sydney Zoo - Ungulates and Elephants Keeper

Posted on 4/27/2023
Applications close 9am 11th May 2023

Auckland Zoo - Senior Bird Keeper

Posted on 4/24/2023
Applications close Sunday 14th May 2023

Perth Zoo - Veterinary Services Manager

Posted on 4/3/2023
Applications close 12 noon, Monday 1st May 2023